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ZEST Elite Electrolytes + Creatine Powder Sticks
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What this is. We compare what a listing claims against what public records show — label arithmetic, barcode registries, NIH’s label catalog, FDA enforcement data, certification registries, and published research. Every statement below traces to one of those.
What the states mean. Confirmed = an outside source agrees. Contradicted = an outside source disagrees. Caution = something needs explaining. No data = we looked and found nothing — a gap, not a strike.
What it is not. A clean record is not an endorsement and never proof a product works. A thin record is not an accusation. We publish evidence and gaps; the conclusion is yours. Nothing here is medical advice.
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The 5 g creatine claim matches the panel
We did the comparison: the listing claims 5 g of creatine, and the listing-image panel shows 5 g creatine 0.39 oz (11.0 g). Those amounts agree. This is internal consistency, not independent lab testing.
| Panel row | Amount | %DV | What to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTROLYTES | 3,520 mg | — | |
| CREATINE | 5 g | — | the real creatine number |
| SODIUM | 1,100 mg | — | |
| POTASSIUM | 320 mg | — | |
| SUGAR | 0 g | — | |
| MAGNESIUM | 40 mg | — |
FDA rules (21 CFR 101.36) require the amount of each dietary ingredient per serving unless hidden in a declared “proprietary blend” (legal, but a transparency yellow flag). A label stating no amount at all is non-compliant — a checkable red flag. This panel states amounts; any remaining comparison concerns the front-label framing.
vision:google/gemini-flash-1.5 Amounts are shown as declared panel data, not independently lab-tested contents.
Every check we ran
How it’s marketed doesn’t match how it was studied
The listing uses “pre-workout” framing, but published research attributes creatine monohydrate’s effect to studied as a daily supplement — the effect comes from muscle saturation over weeks, not from timing a dose before a workout. Sources: NIH ODS — Exercise & Athletic Performance fact sheet, Creatine stability by moisture and temperature (PubMed).
Each ingredient’s amount is disclosed
The panel gives a per-ingredient amount rather than hiding quantities inside a proprietary blend, so each one can be compared to published research.
Creatine dose matches the studied range
The panel declares 5 g creatine per serving, at the top of the commonly studied 3–5 g/day range. This compares declared label numbers with research; it does not verify contents or recommend an amount.
No data yet: Testing claimed — documentation not found
The observed listing claims third-party testing without naming a lab or certifier. No product-bound report or matching NSF product entry is retained, so the claim cannot be verified as stated.
No physical impossibility in the listed amounts
Technical check only: the panel’s 5 actives sum to 8,880 mg, which fits inside the ≈11,000 mg serving. This means the numbers are physically possible — it does not mean the formula was validated or the contents confirmed.
Research context is available for the listed ingredients
Published sources describe how creatine monohydrate, magnesium have been studied. This is ingredient context only; the record does not establish that this product delivers the studied dose or outcome. Sources: NIH ODS — Magnesium fact sheet, PubMed search: magnesium glycinate supplementation.
Photo-read pack math is internally consistent
30 servings × 11 g = 330 g, matching the printed net weight 330 g (NET WT. 11.6 oz (330 g)). This checks agreement within the photo read; it is not an independent contents test.
Recall search: no match found (as of Jul 23, 2026)
This means only that no enforcement record matched the brand name — it does not mean the product was tested, reviewed, or cleared by FDA. New and untested products also have no recall records.
180-day review-count history is on file
Exact-listing history records written-review counts from 0 on 2026-07-23 to 0 on 2026-07-23 (net +0). Count movements can reflect sales, listing variants, collection resets, or moderation; this history does not establish whether reviews are authentic.
This item belongs to a catalog variation family
The paid catalog links this exact item to a parent listing. Review counts on public product pages may be shared across sizes, flavors, or other variants, so the count history is listing context — not evidence that reviewers received or tested this exact variant.
What the listing promises — claim by claim
Why is this shown?
| Claim | Status | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical-evidence claim “…E COMPLEX + 5G PURE CREATINE MONOHYDRATE — A clinically studied 5g dose of pure creatine monohydrate paired…” | No evidence located We looked for: a named, citable clinical study of this product or formula | No named, citable study of this product or formula was located in public sources. The claim may rest on ingredient-level research rather than a trial of this product. |
| Quality-testing claim “…POWER, AND RECOVERY. 5g CREATINE MONOHYDRATE 3RD-PARTY TESTED 3,520mg ELECTROLYTES Og SUGAR CREATINE NEEDS…” | Claimed, not verifiable We looked for: a named laboratory, a certificate of analysis, or a certification-registry entry | No named laboratory, no certificate of analysis, and no certification-registry entry matching this product was located. |
| Manufacturing claim “…d to rehydrate and rebuild. MADE IN THE USA, GMP-CERTIFIED — Manufactured in a GMP-certified…” | Claimed, not verifiable We looked for: the facility registration or certificate behind the claim | Facility-level claims can be accurate and still say nothing about this product’s contents. No registration document was located. |
| Origin claim “…r anytime you need to rehydrate and rebuild. MADE IN THE USA, GMP-CERTIFIED — Manufactured in a GMP-certi…” | Claimed, not verifiable We looked for: customs records or label filings showing where ingredients were sourced and where it was made | “Made in USA” can describe only final bottling. Ingredient-sourcing records were not located for this product. |
| Benefit claim “…muscular energy. Research shows electrolytes improve creatine absorption, so pairing them in one…” | Partly supported We looked for: whether the ingredient doses on the label match the doses used in published research | Published research exists for ingredients in this formula — see Related research below. Whether this product’s doses match those studies could not be confirmed. |
“No evidence located” does not mean a claim is false — it means the seller has not put evidence proportionate to the claim on the public record, and we could not find any. Absence of proof is not proof of absence.
This label vs. the doses studied
Why is this shown?
| Ingredient | Where this label sits | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| CREATINE | shaded = doses used in studies (3 g–5 g) · bar = this label | 5 g — within the studied range |
| MAGNESIUM | shaded = doses used in studies (200 mg–420 mg) · bar = this label | 40 mg — below the studied range |
Matching a studied dose does not mean the product works, and missing it does not mean it fails — it shows whether the label and the research are talking about the same amounts. Not a recommendation to take any amount.
Documented cautions
- magnesium — daily oral use; chelated forms (glycinate) are studied for absorption — note labels may state compound mass rather than elemental magnesium, which differs ~7-fold
Statements from published sources about these ingredients — not advice about this product, and not a complete safety review. Anyone taking medication should talk to a pharmacist or clinician.
Verifiability profile — 1 of 6 public signals
What this listing gives the public to check. Publishing these signals doesn't prove quality — but withholding them means claims can only be taken on faith.
Identity
| LookCloser record ID | lc-da06929d (internal — no barcode published, which limits cross-checking) |
| Brand | ZEST |
| Source listing identifier | B0H34HNK71 |
| Retailer listing title | ZEST Elite Electrolytes + Creatine Powder Sticks, Strawberry Lemonade … show full titleZEST Elite Electrolytes + Creatine Powder Sticks, Strawberry Lemonade — 3,520mg Electrolyte Complex, 5g Creatine Monohydrate, Sugar-Free Hydration, 30 Stick Packs |
From the label (photo-read)
| Serving size | 0.39 oz (11.0 g) |
| Servings per container | 30 |
| Net weight | NET WT. 11.6 oz (330 g) |
| Pack statement | 30 X 0.39 oz (11 g) STICK PACKS |
Supplement Facts panel (photo-read):
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Reading confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTROLYTES | 3,520 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| CREATINE | 5 g | High clearly legible in the photo |
| SODIUM | 1,100 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| POTASSIUM | 320 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| SUGAR | 0 g | High clearly legible in the photo |
| MAGNESIUM | 40 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
Claims printed on the packaging:
“SWEAT. RECOVER. REPEAT.” · “BUILT TO REPLENISH WHAT TRAINING TAKES OUT WHILE SUPPORTING STRENGTH, POWER, AND RECOVERY.” · “5g CREATINE MONOHYDRATE” · “3RD-PARTY TESTED” · “3,520mg ELECTROLYTES” · “Og SUGAR” · “CREATINE NEEDS A RIDE. ELECTROLYTES DELIVER IT.” · “Creatine doesn't work alone.”
Read by a vision model from 8 listing photos — verbatim extraction; OCR errors possible. Spot a mistake? It will be corrected on review.
Ingredient science — creatine monohydrate · Grade A
- Evidence: Human RCT meta-analyses (5+ indexed in PubMed for strength outcomes; ISSN position stand). PMID 40265319 · PMID 37144634 · PMID 39545789
- Studied serving: 3–5 g/day maintenance (≈0.03 g/kg); optional loading 20 g/day split ×4 for 5–7 days.
- Absorption: Creatine monohydrate is ~99% orally bioavailable when delivered intact — absorption is not the limiting factor; delivery-medium stability is.
- Delivery medium: Creatine is stable as a DRY powder but hydrolyzes toward creatinine (inactive) in warm, moist, or acidic media. A gummy is an aqueous, often acidic matrix — the documented reason independent testing finds many creatine gummies far below label.
- Kidney disease: consult a clinician before use.; Pregnancy/lactation: safety not established at supplemental doses.; Combine with adequate hydration.
Ingredient science — NIH references
Creatine — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (4,996) · studied 3-5 g/day; no UL
Potassium — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (16,128) · no UL; supplements capped at 99 mg OTC
Magnesium — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (11,814) · UL 350 mg (SUPPLEMENTAL magnesium only (not from food))
Reference data from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, IOM Dietary Reference Intakes, and PubMed. A Tolerable Upper Intake Level is a documented reference figure, not a safety verdict — both the declared amount and the reference are shown for your own judgment. LookCloser gives no medical advice.
Related research & consistency
creatine monohydrate — NIH ODS — Exercise & Athletic Performance fact sheet · Creatine stability by moisture and temperature (PubMed) · ISSN position stand on creatine (PubMed) · PubMed search: creatine monohydrate supplementation · WebMD: creatine · ClinicalTrials.gov — 2,506 registered studies
ℹ Use pattern in research: studied as a daily supplement — the effect comes from muscle saturation over weeks, not from timing a dose before a workout.
⚠ Consistency note: the listing markets “pre-workout” framing, but published research attributes this ingredient's effect to sustained daily use — the marketing frame and the research mechanism don't line up.
magnesium — NIH ODS — Magnesium fact sheet · PubMed search: magnesium glycinate supplementation · WebMD: magnesium · ClinicalTrials.gov — 3,206 registered studies
ℹ Use pattern in research: daily oral use; chelated forms (glycinate) are studied for absorption — note labels may state compound mass rather than elemental magnesium, which differs ~7-fold.
These notes state where label numbers and marketing framing sit relative to published research — documentation for your own judgment, not medical advice. LookCloser does not advise for or against taking any supplement.
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